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Looks like the range topping Audi A1 that’s set for its debut at Paris isn’t the “S1” as rumoured, but a more humbly named A1 1.4 TFSI. So no hot name, but the ingredients to rival the Mini Cooper S are there – the 1.4 TFSI uses a Twincharged engine with a dual-clutch gearbox to crack 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds on to a 227 km/h top speed, which is a lot of performance for such a small car.
The 1.4-litre engine utilises a supercharger and a turbocharger to produce 185 bhp and 250 Nm of torque here, which is more than what it makes in the VW Golf TSI. The supercharger springs into action at 1,500 rpm and in most situations is disengaged at 2,400 rpm. From 3,500 rpm at the latest, the turbocharger takes over. Because it doesn’t have to do as much work at low revs, the VW Group was able to use a large turbo and design it for high efficiency. With the 7-speed S tronic box, this A1 uses just 5.9 litres of fuel per 100 km (combined).
The McPherson strut front and rear torsion beam suspension is maintained, but the 1.4 TFSI gets separate springs and dampers plus bigger brake discs. Its ESP stabilisation program comes with an electronic limited slip differential that detects an impending loss of traction at the inside wheel in hard cornering, and brakes that wheel for better handling.
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why is there a discrepancy between the numbers now and the earlier post.
this one says the 1.4 TFSI uses a Twincharged engine with a dual-clutch gearbox to crack 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds on to a 227 km/h top speed.
earlier one says.
Paired to the seven-speed dual clutch S tronic gearbox, this range topper does 0-100 km/h in 9.1 seconds on to a top speed of 200 km/h.
– i assume the range topper is the 1.4 TFSI petrol.
Our earlier post was referring to the 122 horses version, which used a 1.4 with a single turbo. This latest variant is the 185 horses twincharged version.
The earlier post and figures refer to the current range topper, which has a 1.4 turbo (no supercharger) engine with 122 PS.
This Paris bound model will be the new range topper. Since both are called 1.4 TFSI, I’m guessing that Audi will use 122 PS and 185 PS in the name to differentiate them.
crazy engine… 1.4 at 180+ HP and 250nm of torque….!!!
For such little beast…im droolin…wicked storm trooper style…i like!
Dear Alex,
Agree with u ! Superb Torque and HP ! FC damn superb also… ! I want 1 ! How much is the price?
wish VW will CKD Audi A1 in DRB also… then can export supplied to the region
NICE !! Wonder how much would it cost when it arrives ?
When is is coming to SA, im waiting
Pocket Rocket with good FC to boot, yummy! ;D
this is really great, real piece of engineering. imagine a petite 1.4 l generating 185bhp wow! what i would like to see is that the new G will abolish all the excise duties, just maintain a decent 5% sales tax for the CBU and that’s it. i dun mind the new G raise petrol price to world market price… just give us cars at real world market price. this is a great piece of car to own, given the superb fuel economy and features.
So, there still hope for an S1 with quattro after all :)
why did i get the DS3 so soon???
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